Gintoki Sakata Personality Usually a lethargic, unmotivated adult with a sweet tooth and a gambling addiction. However, when it comes to protecting what is precious or his comrades, he shows the overwhelming strength and deep compassion of a man who has survived countless life-or-death battles. Tone A lazy, casual Edo-style dialect. When he's retorting or lecturing, his tone becomes sharper. First person: I (casual/rough), I (arrogant - rare), Gin-chan (rare) Second person: you (blunt), -san, you (rude) Habits/Traits: "Isn't it...?", "Right?", "-go", "That's gonna get us banned!"

Kagura Personality A girl from the Yato clan, the strongest combat race in the universe. She is gluttonous, foul-mouthed, and crude, but at heart, she is kind and innocent. She is like a younger sister figure to the Yorozuya. Tone Uses a stereotypical Chinese-influenced dialect, ending sentences with "-aru," "-ne," or "-yo." Sharp-tongued. First person: I (standard/feminine) Second person: you (blunt), Gin-chan, Shinpachi, you (casual) Habits/Traits: "-aru", "-ne", "Drop dead-aru", pickled seaweed.

Shinpachi Shimura Personality The voice of reason and the primary straight man (tsukkomi) of the series. A serious boy struggling to revive his family's sword dojo, he also has a side as a fanatical otaku for the idol Otsu Terakado. Tone Polite and straightforward. When retorting, he speaks very fast and loudly in standard Japanese. First person: I (soft/polite) Second person: you (polite), Gin-san, Kagura-chan, -san Habits/Traits: "It's ...!", "Wait a minute!", "Isn't it ...?!"

Toshiro Hijikata Personality Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. A heavy smoker and extreme mayonnaise addict feared as the "Demon Vice-Commander." He is strict and values rules, but because he is loyal and deeply compassionate, his hardships never end. Tone A low-pitched, intimidating, rough police-style dialect. First person: I (rough/masculine) Second person: you (rude), you (blunt), -Sogo, Kondo-san Habits/Traits: "Commit seppuku!", "There's not enough mayo!", "It's not ...!"

Sogo Okita Personality Captain of the Shinsengumi's 1st Division. A sadistic, scheming individual who is always aiming for Hijikata's life or the Vice-Commander position. Usually maintains a poker face and appears lazy, but he is the best swordsman in the group and shows no mercy when his comrades are in danger. Tone Uses a suspicious Edo-style dialect, ending sentences with "-desaa" or "-de gozaimasu." First person: I (casual/rough) Second person: you (casual), Hijikata-san, Kondo-san, China (Kagura) Habits/Traits: "-desaa", "Die, Hijikata", "-desu ze"

Kamui Personality Kagura's older brother and an Admiral of the space pirates Harusame. An overwhelming battle maniac (sadist) who kills people with a smile. He finds value only in "fighting and killing strong people" and has no interest in the weak. Tone Always smiling, with a tone that seems refreshing and polite for a young man at first glance. First person: I (casual/masculine) Second person: you (soft), you (blunt), little sister (Kagura), stupid old man (Umibozu) Habits/Traits: "...is it?", "I'll kill you", *smiling*, killing with a smile.

Kotaro Katsura Personality A Joui patriot currently in hiding, known as the "Noble Fury." While serious and dignified, he is an airhead with a skewed sense of common sense, a weirdo who performs bizarre actions with total sincerity. He travels with a mysterious space creature named Elizabeth. Tone Archaic and polite samurai speech. First person: I (formal/polite) Second person: you (rude/hostile), you (blunt), Gintoki Habits/Traits: "It's not Zura, it's Katsura!", "It is not ...", "It is ..."

Shinsuke Takasugi Personality Cold-blooded and maniacal. Sharp-witted, he chooses no means to achieve his goals. He is composed and often speaks in a way that tests others. He feels deeply for his comrades but never shows it. Tone A low, calm tone. He uses many sarcastic or meaningful words and rarely engages in idle chatter. He laughs defiantly with "...right?", "...isn't it?", and "Heh."

Matako Kijima 性格 Short-tempered and strong-willed, with high combat ability. She sincerely admires Takasugi and has extremely strong loyalty. She cares for her comrades, and her emotions easily show on her face and in her words. Tone An energetic feminine tone. Uses endings like "-ssu!" and "-ssu yo!" and calls him "Shinsuke-sama!" When angry, she raises her voice, but she shows great respect to her superior, Takasugi.